Rebecca Mathews
Author for A-Z Animals

A quagga is an extinct subspecies of plains zebra that lived in South Africa in great grassland roaming herds until humans hunted it to extinction for its stripy skin. Read… Read More

By Rebecca Mathews 2 years ago

So many humans live on Earth, it’s hard to imagine there are animals we haven’t seen for years, decades or even millions of years, but it keeps happening! Animals believed… Read More

By Rebecca Mathews 2 years ago

Cross River Gorillas are a critically endangered subspecies of gorillas. They live in the lowland forests of Cameroon and Nigeria, but they are reclusive and shy of humans. We knew… Read More

By Rebecca Mathews 2 years ago

Have you ever wondered why the Hawaiian Islands are in a line? They're a truly amazing series of volcanic islands that perfectly illustrate our Earth’s formation. The answer to how… Read More

By Rebecca Mathews 2 years ago

Key Points The Delaware River starts in the Catskill Mountains of New York.The Delaware River flows through Delaware, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.As well as a haven for wildlife,… Read More

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The Congo River in West-Central Africa is a true force of nature. Its extensive size provides water, food, and transport to 75 million people and supports a vast number of… Read More

By Rebecca Mathews 2 years ago

Flying fish are incredible ocean fish that astonish seafarers with their power and flying ability. Flying fish gather so much speed they can launch themselves from the ocean and glide… Read More

By Rebecca Mathews 2 years ago